The new concrete foundation is poured Emily, Roger and Kim try to find mature specimen trees for the yard a precast concrete bulkhead is installed Mark erects a concrete wall the old foundation gets waterproofed with a synthetic rubber spray.
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Replacing the front walk with a new bluestone design modifications on the replacement windows a tile contractor uses a shower waterproofing system made up of prefab components a painting contractor starts paint prep.
Repointing the old brick foundation repairing the sagging front porch rebuilding the rotted historic porch railing detailing the fire blocking and fire caulking as spray foam insulation begins in the balloon frame house.
A landscape architect presents a plan for a yard Tom shows Kevin how he removed steps to the roof deck Richard shows Kevin how they've kept the ducts out of the roof rafter bays the plumbers use waste pipe in the bedrooms to dull sound.
Tom is working on the ceiling Kevin travels to Fairfield, Conn. the framing progress on the second floor a review the framing upgrades on the third floor Tom installs a new skylight Richard arrives with ductwork for air conditioning.
Tom relocates a load-bearing partition wall appropriate colors for the outside of the Victorian-era house Sally takes Kevin to Porter Square to see the style she's after upgrading and relocating the electrical service on the house.
Deconstruction continues Kevin visits an eco-resale store Jack Kelly removes a sick Norway maple the architects show Kevin the plan via a 3D computer model, then they visit the house that inspired Sally Peterson's design ideas.
This Old House is in Cambridge, Mass., where the crew turns the inside of a dark, divided 1887 two-family into an open, Scandinavian-style one-family Kevin O'Connor tours the house, while Roger Cook finds surprises outside.
Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door Richard Trethewey shows a homeowner how to winterize his plumbing to prevent frozen pipes when the house is unoccupied.
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement walls for finished wallboard plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to tie a few basic knots caring for storm-damaged trees.
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a California homeowner install a new type of zoning control for her forced-air heating and cooling system What is it? Tom helps a homeowner re-grout the tile floor in her master bathroom.
Richard helps a homeowner install a new dual flush water-saving toilet Roger and Kevin head outside to install an in-ground sprinkler system that any homeowner can install.
The annual kids' episode a 12-year-old master gardener builds a raised bed for growing vegetables building a miniature indoor golf course with the help of several kids building a model rocket launcher using commonly available household items.
Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner quiet his banging pipes by installing a water hammer shock suppressor Richard, Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva and Roger Cook ask, What is it? Tom and Kevin show how to install a pre-hung fiberglass exterior door.
Tom Silva demonstrates the proper way to use hand planes Roger helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway.
The job nears completion thanks to the dedication of general contractor David Lopes Norm Abram and David reflect on how far the house has come in eight months the team gathers for the wrap party.
Angelo McRae shows Kevin how to install meshed white subway tiles for the kitchen backsplash Kevin visits our Washington, D.C. project house Tom Silva lends a hand with customizing and installing the stair treads and newel post for the new stairs.
Apprentices from YouthBuild Boston work on the front yard progress on the second unit how to clean and remove stains from marble countertops installing a new water heater in the basement.
A visit to Dover, N.H., to see how the house's custom arches were fabricated installing a marble fireplace installing a pre-finished, solid birch floor interior designer Tricia McDonagh discusses cabinetry and countertop for the new kitchen.
Different types of succulents installing a reverse osmosis under-sink water filter building a classic milk stool.
Replacing a toilet seat building a pergola for the backyard repairing a century-old full mortise lockset.
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